Nestlé India rebuts MAGGI infestation claims with FSSAI lab reports
Nestlé India dismissed viral social media allegations of infestation in MAGGI noodles as unverified, submitting batch quality records and FSSAI-accredited lab test results to regulators. The company reaffirmed compliance with safety standards, seeking to protect a brand still scarred by the 2015 lead controversy.
Nestlé India rejected social media allegations of infestation in MAGGI noodles, citing unverified claims. The company submitted batch quality records and FSSAI-accredited lab reports to authorities, confirming compliance with safety standards and absence of infestation.
Why this matters
Reputation defense comes as Nestlé India navigates a shifting portfolio, with confectionery, coffee and prepared dishes outpacing milk, while warning of an urban middle-class slowdown denting volumes.
Retail-brand signals steady at 1,401 over the last 90 days.